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NFL · Week 11 · November 17, 2024 · 12 min read

Atlanta Falcons vs. Denver Broncos: 2024 Week 11 Recap

Broncos defeat Falcons 38–6 in Week 11

Bo Nix led Fantasy Impact as Broncos prevailed in a 6–38 Week 11 finish.

Atlanta Falcons 6 6–5
Final 6–38
Denver Broncos 38 6–5 Winner
Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
6–38
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 6–27 Denver Broncos
Top passer
Bo Nix
FantasyHQ MVP
Bo Nix
Game date
November 17, 2024

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • KhaDarel Hodge
    KhaDarel Hodge 2 REC · 22 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Brian Robinson
    Brian Robinson 4 REC · 28 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Michael Penix Jr.
    Michael Penix Jr. 2/5 · 24 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • Bo Nix
    Bo Nix 28/36 · 298 YDS · 4 TD +21.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Marvin Mims Jr.
    Marvin Mims Jr. 2 REC · 49 YDS · 1 TD +7.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Devaughn Vele
    Devaughn Vele 4 REC · 66 YDS +6.2 Fantasy Impact
View Falcons vs Broncos box score View all 2024 NFL game recaps

Quick answer

Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
Denver Broncos 38–6 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 6–27 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Bo Nix
Top passer
Bo Nix
Biggest EPA play
(8:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 5-D.London INTERCEPT…
Game date
2024-11-17

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Atlanta Falcons 38–6 on 2024-11-17. Bo Nix posted a game-high +21.38 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Atlanta Falcons330006
Denver Broncos720710038

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 10:36TD
    Nate Adkins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 12
    Score
    0-6

    (10:36) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 45-N.Adkins for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 10:31XP
    Wil Lutz

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    0-7

    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

  3. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 1:37FG
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 22
    Score
    3-7

    (1:37) 6-Y.Koo 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.

  4. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 6:25TD
    Joshua Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 14
    Score
    3-13

    (6:25) 33-J.Williams left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 6:16XP
    Wil Lutz

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    3-14

    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

  6. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 2:53FG
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 32
    Score
    6-14

    (2:53) 6-Y.Koo 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.

  7. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 0:30TD
    Marvin Mims Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 12
    Score
    6-20

    (:30) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short right to 19-M.Mims for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 0:25TD
    Wil Lutz

    Points+7

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    6-21

    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

  9. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 9:09TD
    Troy Franklin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 7
    Score
    6-27

    (9:09) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short right to 16-T.Franklin for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 9:05XP
    Wil Lutz

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    6-28

    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

  11. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 13:12FG
    Wil Lutz

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 27
    Score
    6-31

    (13:12) 3-W.Lutz 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

  12. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 9:12TD
    Lil'Jordan Humphrey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 41
    Score
    6-37

    (9:12) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 84-L.Humphrey for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 9:03XP
    Wil Lutz

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    6-38

    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Bo NixBo Nix · Denver Broncos · Passing · +21.38 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  2. 2Marvin Mims Jr.Marvin Mims Jr. · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +7.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.89 EPA/play
  3. 3Devaughn VeleDevaughn Vele · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.22 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
  4. 4Lil'Jordan HumphreyLil'Jordan Humphrey · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
  5. 5Cameron SuttonCameron Sutton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.33 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  6. 6KhaDarel HodgeKhaDarel Hodge · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
  7. 7Joshua WilliamsJoshua Williams · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +3.15 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  8. 8Troy FranklinTroy Franklin · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Bo Nix

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Bo Nix — DEN · Passing

Bo Nix posted the highest total EPA (+21.38) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.59 EPA per play.

Bo Nix's top snap (+4.32 EPA): (9:12) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 84-L.Humphrey for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.77 EPA): Kirk Cousins — (8:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 5-D.London INTERCEPTED by 55-C.Barton at DEN 31. 55-C.Barton to DEN 46 for 15 yards (5-D.London).

Quarterback report card

Bo Nix led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Bo NixBo Nix (Denver Broncos) · 36 dropbacks · 77.8% completion · +13.4% CPOE · +0.59 EPA/play · +21.38 total EPA
  • Kirk CousinsKirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons) · 31 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · -1.0% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -5.38 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatAtlanta FalconsDenver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play-0.170+0.290
Offensive success rate43.4%55.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.099+0.594
Rush EPA/play-0.503-0.046
Defensive EPA/play-0.290+0.170
Defensive success rate44.7%56.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.29 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Atlanta Falcons: -0.17 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: +0.29 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, -12.90 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Denver Broncos: 9 drives, +22.04 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Nate AdkinsDenver Broncos — Nate Adkins (Bo Nix pass) (Q1 10:36)
  • Joshua WilliamsDenver Broncos — Joshua Williams (Q2 6:25)
  • Marvin Mims Jr.Denver Broncos — Marvin Mims Jr. (Bo Nix pass) (Q2 0:30)
  • Troy FranklinDenver Broncos — Troy Franklin (Bo Nix pass) (Q3 9:09)
  • Lil'Jordan HumphreyDenver Broncos — Lil'Jordan Humphrey (Bo Nix pass) (Q4 9:12)

Field goals

  • Younghoe KooAtlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q1 1:37)
  • Younghoe KooAtlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q2 2:53)
  • Wil LutzDenver Broncos — Wil Lutz (Q4 13:12)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the ATL 12 (Q1 10:36) — (10:36) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 45-N.Adkins for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 10:31) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the DEN 22 (Q1 1:37) — (1:37) 6-Y.Koo 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 20–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the ATL 14 (Q2 6:25) — (6:25) 33-J.Williams left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 6:16) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the DEN 32 (Q2 2:53) — (2:53) 6-Y.Koo 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the ATL 12 (Q2 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short right to 19-M.Mims for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the ATL 15 (Q2 0:25) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the ATL 7 (Q3 9:09) — (9:09) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short right to 16-T.Franklin for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 9:05) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the ATL 27 (Q4 13:12) — (13:12) 3-W.Lutz 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the ATL 41 (Q4 9:12) — (9:12) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 84-L.Humphrey for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 9:03) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Denver Broncos (Q2 9:15) — (9:15) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 19-M.Mims to ATL 30 for 37 yards (3-J.Bates). [WPA +8.9% · EPA +3.50]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 14:25) — (14:25) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 14-C.Sutton ran ob at DEN 47 for 16 yards. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +2.43]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 14:52) — (14:52) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right to 7-B.Robinson pushed ob at ATL 31 for 15 yards (55-C.Barton). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +2.23]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 0:11) — (:11) 9-R.Dixon punts 51 yards to ATL 19, Center-48-M.Fraboni. 26-A.Williams to ATL 31 for 12 yards (48-M.Fraboni; 34-J.Skinner). PENALTY on ATL-51-D.Malone, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced [WPA +6.5% · EPA +0.78]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 12:37) — (12:37) 38-J.McLaughlin right end to ATL 36 for 2 yards (32-K.King). PENALTY on DEN-84-L.Humphrey, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at ATL 38 - No Play. [WPA -6.2% · EPA -1.27]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q3 8:05) — (8:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 5-D.London INTERCEPTED by 55-C.Barton at DEN 31. 55-C.Barton to DEN 46 for 15 yards (5-D.London). [WPA -0.9% · EPA -5.77]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 9:12) — (9:12) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 84-L.Humphrey for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.32]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short right to 19-M.Mims for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.4% · EPA +4.27]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 9:15) — (9:15) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 19-M.Mims to ATL 30 for 37 yards (3-J.Bates). [WPA +8.9% · EPA +3.50]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 10:36 · ATL 12 · Score 0-6
    (10:36) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 45-N.Adkins for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 10:31 · ATL 15 · Score 0-7
    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
  3. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 1:37 · DEN 22 · Score 3-7
    (1:37) 6-Y.Koo 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
  4. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 6:25 · ATL 14 · Score 3-13
    (6:25) 33-J.Williams left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 6:16 · ATL 15 · Score 3-14
    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
  6. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 2:53 · DEN 32 · Score 6-14
    (2:53) 6-Y.Koo 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
  7. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 0:30 · ATL 12 · Score 6-20
    (:30) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short right to 19-M.Mims for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Denver Broncos TD (+7) — Q2 0:25 · ATL 15 · Score 6-21
    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
  9. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 9:09 · ATL 7 · Score 6-27
    (9:09) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short right to 16-T.Franklin for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 9:05 · ATL 15 · Score 6-28
    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
  11. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 13:12 · ATL 27 · Score 6-31
    (13:12) 3-W.Lutz 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
  12. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 9:12 · ATL 41 · Score 6-37
    (9:12) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 84-L.Humphrey for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 9:03 · ATL 15 · Score 6-38
    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Bo Nix (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Bo Nix (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Denver Broncos on 2024-11-17?

The Denver Broncos beat the Atlanta Falcons 38-6 in Week 11, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Denver Broncos?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 3, Denver Broncos 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 3, Denver Broncos 20; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 0, Denver Broncos 10; Final: Atlanta Falcons 6, Denver Broncos 38.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Denver Broncos?

Denver Broncos touchdown — N. Adkins (B. Nix pass) (Q1 10:36) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Williams (Q2 6:25) Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Mims (B. Nix pass) (Q2 0:30) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Franklin (B. Nix pass) (Q3 9:09) Denver Broncos touchdown — L. Humphrey (B. Nix pass) (Q4 9:12) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q1 1:37, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 2:53, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 13:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Denver Broncos?

Bo Nix (Denver Broncos), 77.8% completion, +13.4% CPOE, +0.59 EPA per dropback, +21.38 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons), 58.1% completion, -1.0% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -5.38 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Denver Broncos?

Bo Nix (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.38 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+4.32 EPA): (9:12) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 84-L.Humphrey for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L

Denver Broncos

Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W

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